Ryan Pangilinan"If I was writing the same songs at 29 that I was at 18, I would have a real problem with that -- both aesthetically and emotionally." -- Kevin Devine
"In Spain, there comes a moment when my music just can't move on... basically because there's no space or audience for my music. It's as if you have to excuse yourself for dedicating your time to making non-profitable music." -- Hyperpotamus
"When you're younger, you kind of freak out and want people to like you. I'm glad that I don't sound like I did 15 years ago." -- Ceci Bastida
Upon first listen, it’s not surprising to see how John Vanderslice has achieved acclaim in the indie rock world. He has all necessary ingredients — a soft, sweet voice and well put together instrumentals — of a non-religious Sufjan...
Vee Hua 華婷婷Singer-songwriters are very rarely my thing, because let’s face it; the majority of them are boring and seem to think that an acoustic guitar, a voice, and minimal songwriting talent are all you need to make it in the music world. Hence, my...
Perhaps I’m jaded these days, but out of the 30+ bands I saw this year at SxSW, only one truly astounded me. HEALTH, Constantines, and Anavan won my heart last year, but this year, my heart goes solely to Madrid’s Hyperpotamus, brought...
Maybe I’m over this whole winter thing. Maybe I’m not getting enough sleep. Whatever it is, though, Julie Doiron sounds the way fresh green grass, cold blue sky, and riding your bike with the sun on your back feels. Most of...
Q: What do Morrissey, Beck, Paris Hilton, AFI, Cheap Trick, and Imperial Drag all have in common? A: Roger Joseph Manning Jr. … So, this guy’s been around for 20 or so years, and in this time, he’s left his handprints on...